1
as in brutality
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
an act of violence caused the window to be shattered
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2
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
taken aback by the violence of her denial of any wrongdoing
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3
as in emotion
depth of feeling
some people were taken aback by the violence with which the magazine's art critic attacked the exhibition
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Recent Examples of violence
However, homeless people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
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Leah Goodridge, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article A 45-year-old woman was knifed to death during a bloody clash with her son in her Brooklyn home — despite the help of a good Samaritan who tried to stop the violence, police sources and neighbors said Saturday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Not meant to be taken literally, the twist after a shocking act violence reads like the materialization of Ali’s desire to be a bolder, more stereotypically masculine iteration of himself.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
At home, the atmosphere was decorous, curious, gentle; outside, the culture of the nineteen-fifties was tougher, valorizing war and papering over a darker, more furtive kind of violence.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
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Leah Goodridge, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article A 45-year-old woman was knifed to death during a bloody clash with her son in her Brooklyn home — despite the help of a good Samaritan who tried to stop the violence, police sources and neighbors said Saturday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Not meant to be taken literally, the twist after a shocking act violence reads like the materialization of Ali’s desire to be a bolder, more stereotypically masculine iteration of himself.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
At home, the atmosphere was decorous, curious, gentle; outside, the culture of the nineteen-fifties was tougher, valorizing war and papering over a darker, more furtive kind of violence.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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The series generally holds nothing back in terms of portraying the kind of visceral brutality that resulted from the violent campaign of manifest destiny and America’s founding.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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Those factories were disproportionately African American, exacerbating the ever-present burden of segregation and police brutality.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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With adjustable massage nodes, three levels of intensity and the option to concentrate on one area, the convenient massage chair is customizable to your needs.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Known for its intensity, moldavite can also help those born under this Air sign tap into their intuitive gifts and break free from stagnant energies.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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In animals, sentience is the capacity to experience sensations and emotions such as pain, pleasure and fear.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is the kind of decision franchises dread—where emotion, logic, and reality collide in uncomfortable ways.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, the event was used to lure her to the venue, where she was then attacked, robbed, and ultimately stabbed nine times before being taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
17 Jan. 2025
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Murphy played in the Chicago Cubs minor league system for five years before retiring, in part due to injuries.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Already this year, members of the team were dispatched to New Orleans following the New Year’s terror attack and to Las Vegas in response to the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump hotel.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Fighting began in Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out a terror attack on Israel in which 1,200 people were killed.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Take a leaf out of the '90s decorating stylebook by embracing layered lighting—think floor lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps—to create warmth, depth, and intimacy.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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